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blast from the past

phrase

: a striking reminder of an earlier time : something that excites nostalgia

bolt from the blue

noun phrase

: a complete surprise : something totally unexpected

from the field

phrase

: in field goals as opposed to free throws

from the floor

phrase

: in field goals as opposed to free throws

from the ground up

phrase

: entirely new or afresh

from the horse's mouth

phrase

: from the original source

from the housetops

phrase

: for all to hear : openly

shoot from the hip

phrase

: to act or speak hastily without consideration of the consequences

deposition from the cross

: a work of art representing Christ's descent from the cross

straight-from-the-shoulder

adjective

: characterized by bold vigor of thought and presentation and by freedom from mincing or quibbling

a gift from the gods

noun phrase

: a very lucky and helpful thing

come in from the cold

phrase

: to become part of a group or of normal society again after one has been outside it

cut from the same cloth

phrase

: very similar to each other

dead from the neck up

phrase

: very stupid or foolish

from the bottom of one's heart

phrase

: in a very sincere way

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